Module 14:Indian Early Civilizations, Empires, & World Religions

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Which conclusion can be made from the information in the map? Options: One of Harappa’s major trading partners was Egypt. One of Harappa’s major imported products was pottery from China. Harappan merchants used both overland and overseas trading routes. Harappan merchants traded gold and silver for the raw materials they needed.

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Harappan merchants used both overland and overseas trading routes.

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Which of the following explains the importance of Sanskrit? It is widely spoken in India. It is used in Christian rituals. It is the root for many South Asian languages. It is used by South Asian merchants to communicate.

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It is the root for many South Asian languages.

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Which statement best characterizes the Hindu and Jain belief of ahimsa? Options: the worship of many gods, the avoidance of harmful acts, the practice of animal sacrifice, the prohibition against owning property

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the avoidance of harmful acts

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Which statement about the early spread of Buddhism is supported by the information in the map? Options: Buddhism spread as far as Persia., Buddhism spread as far as eastern China., Buddhism spread to Southeast Asia by way of China., Buddhism spread from its birthplace in southern India.

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Buddhism spread as far as Persia.

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Which of the following statements expresses a Sikh belief regarding what makes a good life? A person should have many servants. A person should try to become wealthy. A person should live alone, away from social problems. A person should have the freedom to practice his or her religion.

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A person should have the freedom to practice his or her religion.

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Why did the Sikh Empire end in 1849?

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The British made the Punjab part of its British colony in India.

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Which statement accurately describes the Maurya Empire? Options: The empire spread throughout the entire Indian subcontinent., The Himalayas were a barrier to the westward expansion of the empire., The flooding of the Ganges River made settlement difficult for citizens of the empire., The empire spread from the Hindu Kush in the north to the Deccan Plateau to the south.

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The empire spread from the Hindu Kush in the north to the Deccan Plateau to the south.

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Which statement accurately describes women during the Gupta Empire? Widows were able to own property., Women could divorce their husbands easily., Wives were expected to serve their husbands., Women could choose the men they wanted to marry.

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Wives were expected to serve their husbands.